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Six Cameroon Soldiers Killed in Boko Haram Attack: Authorities
Six Cameroonian soldiers were killed Friday in an attack by Boko Haram jihadists in the far north of the country, authorities said on Sunday.
Nine other soldiers were injured in the attack carried out on a military post at Soueram near Fotokol in the Lake Chad region by armed men, an army officer and two high-ranking officials in the local administration told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity.
(Source: AFP)
Trump Says US 'Locked and Loaded' to Respond to Saudi Oil Attack
President Donald Trump said that the US is "locked and loaded" to respond to an attack on Saudi oil infrastructure that Washington has blamed on Iran, as Riyadh raced to restart operations at plants hit by drone attacks.
(Source: AFP)
Crude Oil Prices Likely to Witness Sharp Spike Today
Crude oil prices are expected to see a sharp spike of $5-7 per barrel on 16 September when the global markets open for trade, reacting to the major drone attacks on two Saudi Aramco oil facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia, Emkay said.
(Source: moneycontrol)
No-Deal Brexit Would Be 'Disaster' Warns EU Business Lobby
A shock exit by Britain from the EU without an agreement would be “a disaster”, the European employers' organisation, Business Europe, warned today.
(Source: AP)
Two Injured in Shooting at Youth Football Game in Texas
Police in Texas say two people were injured when gunfire erupted at a youth football game.
Authorities say a woman was struck in the leg and a girl was grazed in the back when shots rang out during the game among elementary school-aged children Saturday afternoon in Fort Worth.
Both were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Fort Worth police say the incident started as a dispute between parents at the game.
(Source: PTI)
Colombia Plane Crash Kills Seven
At least seven people were killed and another three injured when a small plane crashed in southwestern Colombia on Sunday, a firefighter said.
"Nine people were on board the plane. Seven died, while two are seriously injured," Juan Carlos Ganan, the commander of firefighters in the area, told AFP.
The third person injured was a child on the ground in the area where the plane crashed, Ganan said.
Firefighters were trying to stop fuel leaking from the aircraft, Ganan added.
(Source: PTI)
Letter Threatens Bomb Attacks by Jaish at Railways Stations: Police
A letter purportedly sent by Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has threatened of bomb attacks at several railway stations, including Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru, police said on Sunday.
The letter written in Hindi was sent by ordinary mail to the railway police in Rohtak, an official of the Rohtak police said.
He said the letter is signed by one Masood Ahmed and was received on Saturday.
The letter states that the JeM would avenge the killings of its militants by blowing up railway stations in several parts of the country, including Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Rajasthan and Haryana's Rohtak, Rewari and Hisar on 8 October.
(Source: PTI)
Delhi Police Takes Into Custody Father-Son Duo for Flying Drone Near Rashtrapati Bhawan
Delhi Police have taken a father-son duo into custody for flying drone near Rashtrapati Bhavan on 14 September. Both are United States citizen. Further investigation underway.
(Source: ANI)
Pak Violates Ceasefire Along LoC in J&K’s Poonch
Pakistani Army violated ceasefire by resorting to mortar shelling on forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said on Monday.
A few Army personnel, part of an ambush party, were injured when two mortar shells exploded near them during the shelling on Sunday night, the officials said.
"Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing of small arms and intense shelling with mortars in Balakote area of Mendhar sector around 2230 hours on Sunday. Indian army retaliated befittingly," a defence spokesperson said in a statement.
Officials said an army column was on ambush duty near the LoC when two mortar shells exploded near them, causing injuries to a "few personnel".
"The injured were immediately evacuated to military hospital and their condition is stated to be stable," they said.
(Source: PTI)
Yellow Line Service of Delhi Metro Affected
The service between Samaypur Badli and Vishwavidyalaya on Yellow Line of Delhi Metro got delayed on Monday morning due to a passenger on track at GTB Nagar.
(Source: ANI)
Two Held over RSS Activist's Killing
Two persons have been arrested for allegedly killing an RSS activist in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district two days ago, police said on Monday.
One of the accused, Kawarpal, confessed that he, his son Monu and his brother Pramod killed Pankaj for allegedly harassing his daughter over the past several months, an officer said.
Kawarpal and Monu were arrested at Karwara village under Titawi police station area on Sunday evening. The weapon used in the killing have also been seized, Senior Superintendent of Police Abhishek Yadav told reporters.
More Than 49,000 United Auto Workers Members Go on Strike at 55 General Motors Facilities over Contract Dispute
More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers union went on strike early Monday as contract talks with General Motors broke down.
Union members walked out of factories and set up picket lines at 33 plants across the nation as well as 22 parts warehouses.
UAW Vice President Terry Dittes (DIT-ez) says a strike is the union's last resort because both sides are far apart in bargaining over a new four-year contract, including on issues like health care and fair wages.
But GM says it has made substantial offers, including higher wages and $7 billion worth of factory investments that would create hundreds of new jobs.
Trump Authorizes Release of US Oil Reserves if Needed Because of Saudi Attacks
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he authorized the release of oil from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) if needed in a quantity to be determined because of Saturday’s attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities.
“Based on the attack on Saudi Arabia, which may have an impact on oil prices, I have authorized the release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, if needed, in a to-be-determined amount sufficient to keep the markets well-supplied,” Trump said on Twitter.
China's Economy Strains Under Disappointing Data
China's economy showed more signs of strain Monday as the country published weak data for industrial output, investment and retail sales, amid a lingering trade war with the United States.
Industrial output grew by 4.4 per cent year-on-year throughout August, falling to its lowest level in 17 years and down from 4.8 per cent in July.
The figure was well below analyst expectations, with a Bloomberg survey of analysts predicting heartier growth of 5.2 percent.
"We must be aware that international instabilities and uncertainties are increasing significantly, and that at home economic structural issues are still prominent and the downward pressures on (the) economy are mounting," said Fu Linghui, a spokesman for the National Bureau of Statistics, which released the data.
President Kovind's Air India One Flight Delayed Due to Rudder Fault
Air India One flight carrying President Ramnath Kovind has detected a ‘Rudder Fault’ at the Zurich (Switzerland) airport, delaying the flight by around 3 hrs. The flight was scheduled to fly from Zurich to Slovenia. President Kovind is on a visit to Iceland, Switzerland and Slovenia.
(ANI)
Former Kolkata Police Chief Rajiv Kumar to Appear Before CBI Today
CBI has summoned former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajiv Kumar to appear before it at Salt Lake CGO complex at 2 pm today.
(ANI)
Indian Navy's P-81 Spy Planes Track Chinese Warship, Escort Ship
Indian Navy’sP-8I spy planes successfully track Chinese amphibious warship Xian-32 in Southern Indian Ocean Region. Pics of Landing Paltrorm Dock Xian 32 clicked by P-8I surveillance aircraft in the first half of September before it entered Sri Lankan waters, was released by the Navy.
The P-8I tracked another Chinese frigate that is part of its anti piracy escort task force deployed in Gulf of Aden to provide security to Chinese merchant vessels from Somali sea pirates.
Petition Against Appointment of Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh Dismissed
Armed Forces Tribunal has dismissed a petition filed by Vice Admiral Bimal Verma challenging the appointment of Admiral Karambir Singh as Navy Chief. Verma had challenged the appointment soon after Singh was designated as Navy Chief.
August WPI Inflation Remains Unchanged at 1.08% Compared to Last Month
Rate of inflation, based on monthly WPI (Wholesale Price Index) for August 2019, remained unchanged at 1.08 percent compared to July 2019 and 4.62 percent during the corresponding month of the previous year.
Two Injured in Minor Fire in Kolkata
Two persons suffered injuries in a minor fire that broke out at a residential building in the city's Tollygunge area on Monday morning, police said.
The two residents of the three-storeyed building are undergoing treatment at state-run MR Bangur Hospital, an officer said.
Three fire tenders doused the blaze that erupted at the second floor of the building located on Satish Mukherjee Road after 30 minutes of firefight, he said.
Delhi HC Releases AAP MLA Som Dutt on Bail
Delhi High Court releases Aam Aadmi Party MLA Som Dutt on bail. He was earlier sentenced to six-month imprisonment in a 2015 assault case by a Delhi court. Next date of hearing in the case is 30 October.
Kerala Govt Freezes Decision on Motor Vehicle Act Amendment
The Kerala government has put a hold on its decision on new Motor Vehicles Act It will write to central government over fines.
CJI Bench to Allocate Another Bench on Sant Ravidas Temple Case
The CJI bench of Supreme Court has said it will allocate another bench for hearing in the case related to petition against the demolition of Sant Ravidas temple and seeking direction to worship there.
Former Andhra Speaker Hangs Himself in Hyderabad
Former Andhra Pradesh Speaker Kodela Siva Prasada Rao has been found dead after he hanged himself at his Hyderabad residence on Monday.
Roadside Bomb Kills Five Civilians in Afghanistan
An Afghan official says five civilians have died when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb in western Farah province.
Mohibullah Mohib, spokesman for the provincial police chief, says the casualties include women and children. He says the bombing took place on Sunday afternoon near the city of Farah, the provincial capital.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the bombing, but the Taliban are active in the province and earlier this month launched an attempt to take the city of Farah. The insurgents briefly seized an army recruitment center and set it on fire.
Man Held at Delhi Airport with Smuggled Gold
An Indian has been arrested at the Delhi airport on his arrival from Saudi Arabia for allegedly smuggling gold worth over Rs 27 lakh by concealing it in speakers and bucket handle, customs officials said on Monday.
The passenger, who landed at Terminal-3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Sunday from Saudi Arabia's Jeddah city via Bahrain, was intercepted by the customs officers after he had crossed the 'green channel', the officials said.
A personal and baggage search resulted in the recovery of two gold rods and two circular gold disks, weighing 780 gm, concealed inside bucket handle and speakers, the officials said.
ED Seeks Further 3-Day Remand of Ratul Puri
Enforcement Directorate has sought three days further remand of businessman Ratul Puri in connection with AgustaWestland money laundering case.
1 Dead, 5 Hurt in IED Blast in Ghazni
One killed, five wounded in a magnetic Improvised explosive device (IED) blast that targeted university students in Ghazni province.
(Source: ANI)
Petition Challenging Delhi's Odd-Even Scheme Moved in NGT
A petition challenging the odd-even vehicle rationing scheme of the Delhi Government, moved in the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
(Source: ANI)
1 Dead, 8 Injured After Raft Carrying Tourists Overturns in Kullu
One tourist died wile eight others were injured after a water raft carrying nine tourists from Kerala overturned in Beas River near Jhiri area of Kullu district , Gaurav Singh, Superintendent of Police (SP) told ANI.
(Source: ANI)
Allahabad HC Stays UP Govt's Decision to Add 17 OBCs in the SC List
Allahabad High Court has stayed the state government’s decision to include 17 Other Backward Castes (OBC) in the Scheduled Castes (SC) list.
(Source: ANI)
MEA Condemns Drone Attacks in Saudi Arabia
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in an official statement, condemned drone attacks in Saudi Arabia.
“We condemn the attacks of 14 September, 2019 targeting Abqaiq oil processing facility and Khurais oil field in Saudi Arabia. We reiterate our resolve to oppose terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” the statement said.
(Source: ANI)
Robbers Loot 19.72 lakhs from Udaipur Bank
Robbers looted Rs 19.72 lakhs from a bank in Rajasthan’s Udaipur. Kailash Bishnoi, Superintendent of Police said, “6 criminals committed the heist, faces of all the criminals are visible in the CCTV footage, identification is being done. There were no guards as it is a small branch.”
President Gets New Press Secretary
Ajay Kumar Singh has been appointed as the Press Secretary to the President on contract basis, initially for a period of one year or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
(Source: ANI)
6 BSP MLAs Demand Merger With Cong in Rajasthan
In a politically significant development in Rajasthan, all six BSP MLAs on Monday night gave a letter to the state assembly speaker to merge the legislative party with the Congress.
(Source: ANI)
SDMC Issues Orders to Remove 16 Officials
The SDMC issued orders to remove 16 employees, including eight engineers with immediate effect, on directions of a competent authority, officials said.
The SDMC in a statement said it took the strict action as per provisions of CCS (Pension) rules 1972 and DMC Services (Control & Appeal) Regulations, 1959 to "remove the 16 officials from the services with immediate effect".
(Source: PTI)
Toeing Directives Barring Illegal Banners, DMK to HC
The DMK filed an affidavit in the Madras High Court affirming that it was complying with all directives barring illegal banners and hoardings that endanger public safety.
After the court asked political parties to start a movement against illegal banners, the DMK cited several statements of party chief M K Stalin to party workers against putting up hoardings.
(Source: PTI)
Varanasi-Dehradun Air India Services to Begin From 28 Sep
Air India will begin services between Uttarakhand capital Dehradun and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh from 28 September, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said.
(Source: PTI)
Manoj Tiwari, BJP Workers Celebrate PM Modi's B'Day at India Gate
BJP workers led by party MP Manoj Tiwari celebrated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday at India Gate, Delhi.
(Source: ANI)
Trump Says 'Probably Not' Right Time to Visit Pyongyang
US President Donald Trump that it is "probably not" the right time for him to visit North Korea but he could see doing so sometime in the future.
"I don't think we're ready for that," Trump told reporters when asked about visiting Pyongyang for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. "I think we have a ways to go yet.
(Source: AFP)
Almost Entire Population of Ecuador Has Online Data Leaked
Almost the entire population of Ecuador had their personal data leaked online, security experts said, a massive breach that the government called a "very delicate" issue.
An estimated 17 million people, including almost seven million minors and children, had their data exposed by a breach on an unsecured server run by an Ecuadorean marketing and analytics firm.
(Source: AFP)